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Population Review

Oxford County, Maine Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 7th-largest in Maine

The population of Oxford County, Maine is 58,728 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $57,933, the median home value is $192,300, and the median age is 48.3.

The population of Oxford County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (57,777 → 60,039), a +0.27% annualized rate.

Oxford County within Maine · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

58,728

Population

+0.27%

Annual growth

28

People / sq mi

$57,933

Median Income

$192,300

Median Home Value

Oxford County covers 2,077 sq mi of land at 28.3 people per square mile.

About Oxford County, ME

Oxford County is a county in Maine with a population of 58,728. It ranks #7 among counties in Maine by population. The median age is 48.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Oxford County is $57,933, below the US median of $74,580. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $192,300, with monthly rent averaging $807. The homeownership rate of 80.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Oxford County reflects 22.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.7 minutes each way.

Oxford County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Oxford County had a population of 57,777 in 2010 and 60,039 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 60,115 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.

2023 · 60K20102024

60,039

Population (2024)

57,777

Population (2010)

60,115

Peak (2023)

0.28%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201057,777
201157,770
201257,486
201357,420
201457,348
201557,195
201657,353
201757,549
201857,777
201957,895
202057,892
202158,690
202259,539
202360,115
202460,039

Race & Ethnicity

White93.7%
Black or African American0.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

48.3

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

23.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.1%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
5.3%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
10.9%
35–44
11.7%
45–54
12.6%
55–59
7.8%
60–64
9.7%
65–74
14.4%
75–84
6.6%
85+
2.4%

Children (under 15): 14.3% · Seniors (65+): 23.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$57,933$-13,840 vs state
Mean household income$78,431
Per-capita income$33,545
Poverty rate9.5%+3.0% vs state
Unemployment rate2.7%
Employment-to-population53.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
25.3%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Construction
10.6%
Education & health care
10.2%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Retail trade
4.8%
Information
4.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.4%

The largest employment sector in Oxford County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

77.1%

Public transit

11.3%

Work from home

28.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$192,300$-74,100 vs state

Median home value

$807

Median rent

80.8%

Homeownership rate

36,558

Total housing units

64.8%

Occupied

35.2%

Vacant

19.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.5%

With health insurance

91.3%

With broadband internet

34.6%

Foreign-born

9.5%

Veterans (18+)

17.8%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.6%

High School+

22.5%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Maine

Other counties in Maine

Part of Maine

Metro areas in Maine

County rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Oxford County, Maine has a population of 58,728 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest county in Maine. Population density is 28 people per square mile.

The population of Oxford County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (57,777 → 60,039), a +0.27% annualized rate.

The median household income in Oxford County, Maine is $57,933, with mean (average) household income of $78,431 and per-capita income of $33,545. 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Oxford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Oxford County, Maine is 48.3 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Oxford County is $192,300 and median monthly rent is $807. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 36,558 total housing units, 35.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Oxford County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Portland is among the largest cities associated with Oxford County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.